As you work through this unit, you will need other resources, such as a virtual library, art for your project, help with citations, or even video materials that would help. Click any of the pictures below, and you will go to a web source that will help you.
Virtual libraries are like having a library in your classroom—only they are easier to search.
Search Engines
A search engine looks through millions of websites to find the information you need. Here are two search engines that are designed for students to use.
For free historical photos, try the Library of Congress Photo collection. You can search for free photos on hundreds of topics at Photos8
To make citations from books and magazine articles, one of the easiest tools is Easy Bib. CLICK HERE to go to this citation helper.
Another tool for doing citations and also for fine-tuning topics is NoodleTools. Some of the tools at this site cost money, but the citation maker and "choose the best search" are under Free Software Tools. That is what you need to use.
CLICK HERE to go to Primary Sources and Magazine Articles.
Online Educational Resources
Virtual Libraries — Search Engines— Free Artwork for Projects— Citation Helpers
As you work through this unit, you will need other resources, such as a virtual library, art for your project, help with citations, or even video materials that would help. Click any of the pictures below, and you will go to a web source that will help you.
Virtual libraries are like having a library in your classroom—only they are easier to search.
Search Engines
A search engine looks through millions of websites to find the information you need. Here are two search engines that are designed for students to use.For free historical photos, try the Library of Congress Photo collection.
You can search for free photos on hundreds of topics at Photos8
Free clipart is available through Clipart, Etc.
Citation Help—
To make citations from books and magazine articles, one of the easiest tools is Easy Bib. CLICK HERE to go to this citation helper.Another tool for doing citations and also for fine-tuning topics is NoodleTools. Some of the tools at this site cost money, but the citation maker and "choose the best search" are under Free Software Tools. That is what you need to use.
CLICK HERE to go to Primary Sources and Magazine Articles.
CLICK HERE to go to Videos.